This long-distance date idea is perfect for couples who want a relaxing, creative activity. Coloring is an easy way to slow down, unwind, and spend quality time together without needing to plan something complicated. It gives you something fun to focus on while you talk, laugh, and catch up over video call, which makes it especially great for cozy virtual date nights.
For this date, you and your partner can color the same picture together in real time. You can choose your colors together, take over different parts of the page, or surprise each other with completely different ideas.
You can pick cute, romantic, seasonal, funny, or detailed coloring pages depending on your mood, making every virtual coloring date feel a little different.
Instructions
Pick a time that works for both of you; use a time zone converter if needed.
Hop on a video call using Zoom, Google Meet, Discord, FaceTime, Microsoft Teams, or your favourite video calling platform.
Go to Color Together.
Choose a coloring page that you both like.
One person starts the coloring room and sends the invite link or room code to their partner.
The other person joins the room so you can both color the same picture together in real time.
Choose your coloring tool and colors. Try crayons, markers, pencils, or another available style, then pick from the different colors and shades to create the look you want.
Talk, catch up on your day, and enjoy the conversation while you color together. Take turns choosing colors, or simply let each other get creative and see how the final picture turns out.
Keep coloring until you finish the page, then save your final creation so you can look back on it later.
Elevate this Date!
🎨 Split a Symmetrical Picture. Choose a coloring page that is fairly symmetrical, like a butterfly, flower, mandala, or face. Decide which half belongs to each of you, then color your sides without discussing your choices. When you are finished, compare the two halves and see how differently you interpreted the exact same image.
🎶 Match the Music to Your Coloring Page. Play music that fits whatever you are coloring to make the date feel more immersive. If you pick a lion, put on The Lion King soundtrack. If you choose a frog, play something from The Princess and the Frog. Coloring a beach scene? Put on tropical or island music. A Christmas page? Play holiday songs. A space-themed picture? Try a cinematic sci-fi soundtrack.